Minnesota High School Basketball - Marshall/Lourdes nipped by Mankato East
January 6, 2022: Rochester, MN 56738 The Mankato East Cougars tipped the host Marshall/Lourdes Rockets basketball team by a final score of 36-31 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Marshall Tigers (Marshall, MN) in a AAA Section 2 game, on Saturday, January 8. Mankato East will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 10-1 record after their 76-37 non-league win over Pipestone (Pipestone, MN).
With the defeat, Marshall/Lourdes moves to 4-5 on the year. The Rockets host Lakeville North (Lakeville, MN) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Saturday, January 8. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 5-3. Lakeville North won 46-44 in their recent non-league game against Eagan (Eagan, MN)